Infill development hosting people and promoting rooftop ecology.
The AC Marriott Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC, incorporated green roofs on their new infill project to meet stormwater requirements and avoid costly underground stormwater detention.
Overview
This green roof not only helps manage stormwater - it also cools the roof, provides pollinator habitat, extends the life expectancy of the roofing, and elevates the view from surrounding properties.
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Completion Date: 2017
Size: 15,000 sqft
Services Provided: Design Studio, Construction, Care & Maintenance
Green Roof System: Furbish EcoCline
Irrigation: Hunter
Owner: AC Hotels
Architect: Overcash Demmitt
General Contractor: LeChase Construction Services, LLC
Roofing Contractor: Baker Roofing
What’s in the build?
Our services in action
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Meeting Challenges Head On
The green roof system was a late in the game decision and required a lightweight system that met the stormwater requirements to avoid an over-budget underground stormwater detention. The Living Roofs construction team installed a rock mineral wool and engineered soil system and wrapped things up with irrigation and plantings. Working around existing rooftop utilities can be tricky-- fortunately for the client, this is where our skills shine.
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Plant Selection and Design
Our design team had their work cut out for them on this project, working with less-than-ideal soil depths in a region of intense summer heat and periods of drought. Digging into their collective knowledge and extensive experience in rooftop growing conditions and plant selection, they developed a plant list that continues to thrive.
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A Commitment to Care
In addition to the specialized routine care of the green roofs, our Care & Maintenance team has carefully cultivated this plant community, introducing new species for groundcover and creating a rooftop ecosystem which will continue to thrive.
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